MATHEMATICAL IDEAS W/SUPPLEMENT & MML
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Author: Pirnot
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Chapter 1.2, Problem 7E
Sharpening Your Skills.
Is each of the following situations an example of inductive or deductive reasoning?
Brett is calculating his expenses for the next year to determine how large his student loan should be.
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MATHEMATICAL IDEAS W/SUPPLEMENT & MML
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